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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.94, 816.80 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.94, 816.80 and 361.88 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.94 : 816.80 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.94/816.80 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.94x = 816.80 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.94x = 295,577.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,577.69/544.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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